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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
December 2, 1996
A. regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 2, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, Mr. Bailey,
Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Fddison; Mr. Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, Town Manager;' and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Public Discussion
Aaron Liebhauber asked the Board whether a permit would be needed this year to display the Creche
on the Battlegreen. He asked why a permit is not needed each year for the Creche to be put up.
Mr. McSweeney explained that the Board of Selectmen over twenty years ago gave permission to the
Knights of Columbus and the Masons jointly to maintain and set up the Creche on the Battlegreen each
year. He further said it is the sentiment of a majority of the current Board Members that this is an
appropriate use of the Battlegreen.
Mr. Bailey also explained that this Board has been very liberal in giving permission for use of the
Battlegreen.
Classification Hearin
11 r. McSweeney opened a public hearing and information session on tax classification.
Board of Assessors members Bill Jackson, Bob Foster and Sara Robinson were present to explain the
options available to the Selectmen in choosing a residential factor. Also present were Town Assessor
Janet vacon and Appraiser Joe Nugent.
The residential values continue to increase faster than the CIP. Bill Jackson explained that the Board
could go as high as 1.75 on the residential factor; however, that would leave. no room down the road as
that is the maximum. Board members expressed concern over an aging population in Lexington, many
of whom are living on a fixed income.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to keep the resi eat ts current rate of
1.70.
Boston Gas Grant of Location - Eliot Load
Mr. McSweeney opened a public hearing on the petition of Boston Gas Company for a grant of
location to construct and locate gas mains and pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other
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structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains.
There being no questions, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the Boston Gas
Company to install approximately 225 feet, more or less, of 4 inch gas plain in Eliot Road,
Lexington, from the existing 4 inch gas main at 11 Eliot Road, easterly to 5A Eliot Road.
Consent Agenda
Adjustments of water and Sewer Charizes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following adjustments:
Adjustments of water charges for 711196 - 7/12/96
Adjustments of sewer charges for 711196 - 7112196
one -Day Liquor Licenses
$281
$57,996.05
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue one -day
liquor licenses to:
Armenian Sisters Academy in Lexington for Saturday, December 14, 1996
Masonic Temple for December 22, 1996
Auctioneer's License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the application and issue an
auctioneer's license to Newton oriental Rugs for Sunday, February 23, 1997 at the National
Guard Armory, 459 Bedford Street from 10:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m.
Appointments
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to male the following appointments:
MAPC Representative - Joe Marino for a term to expire December 16, 1999
Historic Districts Commission Associate Member - Elaine Doran for a term to expire December
31, 2000
Transportation Advisory Committee - Ben Turk for a term to expire September 30, 1999
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Bud et Reviews
Library Director Carol Mahoney and Assistant Director Connie Rawson presented the Library
request for FY 98.
Recreation Director Karen Simmons presented the Recreation Enterprise budget request
explaining there was a reduction of $47,000 which is a result of not funding an in -lieu of tax
payment for FY 98.
Social Services Director Nancy Freed presented the budget requests of the Council on Aging,
Services for Youth and Developmentally Disabled Programs.
Town Clerk Donna Hooper presented the Town Clerk, Registrar of voters and Elections budget
requests and reviewed the need to purchase more state of the art voting machines through the
capital budget.
Town Finance Director John Ryan reviewed the Retirement, Financial Services and Municipal
Network budget requests. lam Ryan also reviewed a supplemental request for secretarial
assistance to cover the finance operations of Assessors, Revenue, Comptroller's and Purchasing }
offices.
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Inspectional Services Director Steve Frederickson reviewed the Inspectional Services Department
budget requests including building, health and conservation. He also reviewed a supplemental
request through the Health budget to assist the Police in domestic violence situations.
Hanscom Update
Mr. Fenn reviewed balances in FATS accounts and asked the Board's approval to use these
balances.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize FATS to use the balance of
$1,900 appropriated in 1992 for GEIR legal and consulting fees which may be incurred in the
course of the four -town study.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call vote: Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Dailey, Mr. Busa, Mr. Fenn and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session for discussion of
litigation matters with no intent to resume open session.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:o p.m.
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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
December 16, 1996
A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Monday, December 16, 1996 in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building at 7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney, lam
Busa, Mr. Fenn, Mrs. Eddison; Mr.- Cohen, Town Counsel; Mr. white, ToWn'Manager; and Ms.
Smith, Executive Clerk, were present.
Public Discussion
Mr. Stephen Tripi expressed his concern over the cost of street lights and inquired why the lights
can't be put on a time sensor rather than a light sensor. He also expressed his desire to see high
pressure sodium lights.
Dawn McKenna said she was concerned about the impending move of the Transportation Office
to the second floor because it primarily services the elderly. She expressed several reasons why
she felt it was not an appropriate move.
NYNEX - rant of Location - 15 Spring Street
Mr. McSweeney opened a hearing on the petition of New England Telephone for a grant of
location for conduit to be installed to provide underground service to the residence at 15 Spring
Street.
Residents at # 17 and #23 Spring Street asked questions concerning the length of the conduit and
whether electric service will be a separate conduit.
There being no further questions,, Mr. McSweeney declared the hearing closed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the petition of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company to lay and maintain underground conduits and - manholes, with
the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of Spring Street from pole number 4
in a northwesterly direction, a distance of 23 feet).
Consent Agenda
Conservation Restriction - 24 Butterfield Road
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a conservation restriction for 24
Butterfield Road.
S. Law - rence whioole History Scholarship Award Fund
Upon motion duly nude and seconded, it was voted to accept the S. Lawrence Whipple History
Scholarship Award . Fund .
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S rinivasu Meka Scholarship Fund
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the Srinivasu Meka Scholarship
Fund.
T .PvTTAR
Chairman of LexHAB Marshall Derby advised the Board of an opportunity for LexHAB to
purchase a two- bedroom house for sale at 425 Bedford Street. LexHAB will, if the Board
approves the purchase, take of the asbestos siding on the house, will have any lead paint
removed, will re -roof the house and possibly add a carport. LexHAB has made an offer of
$126,000 on the house subject to a housing inspection and Board of Selectmen approval. The
house is 45 years old and well maintained. It will cost approximately- $8,000 to $10,000 to make
the necessary improvements listed.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve LexHAB's purchase of the house
at 425 Bedford Street for $126,000.
License renewals
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the following renewal
applications and issue 1997 licenses as follows:
Common Victualler
Athenian restaurant
Bel Canto
B ruegger' s Bagel Bakery
Chadwick's
Dunkin Donuts (373 Waltham Street)
Friendly's Restaurant (66 Bedford Street)
Friendly's Restaurant (1060 Waltham Street)
The Hartwell House
Holiday Inn Express
Lemon Grass Restaurant
Lexington Elks
Lexington Golf Club
Lexington House of Pizza
Mario's
New Asia II
Peking Gardens
Pine Meadows Golf Club
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Finny Testa's
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Yangtze River Restaurant
One Meriam Street
Entertainment
Bel Canto
The Hartwell House
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Common Carrier
A Yankee Line, Inc.
Class I
Lexington Toyota Sales, USA, Inc.
New England Transit Sales, Inc.
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Lexington Automotive Sales
(I n c e TTT
Diogenes E. Torres
John P. Carroll Company, Inc.
Inkeeper
Holiday Inn Express
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn
Coin Operated Machines
Hayden Recreation Centre (4 machines)
Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 (2 machines)
Lexington VFW #3307 (2 machines)
Sheraton Tara Lexington Inn (1 machine)
- Battle Green Inn Inkeever License
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to renew the Inkeeper License for the Battle
Green Inn until January 31, 1997 and to ask that the Fire Department reinspect the establishment
for violations previously noted and report back to the Board.
Technology Pro'ect Team
Town Manager Prichard white introduced members of an interdepartmental, multi -level employee
team who will be working on various technology issues that the Town will need to face in the
future. Members of the team reviewed various aspects of a draft plan, and a planned timetable for
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Street Lights
DPW Director George Woodbury gave the selectmen a status report on the program of turning
off every other street light in Town and also the status of the appeal process.
Budget
General Government
Assistant Town Manager Linda vine reviewed the Town Manager's Office budget, jurisdictional
accounts 2 140 unemployment benefits, 2150 police and fire medical, 2320 municipal salary
adjustments, and 2110 municipal services.
Revenue Estimates
The Town Manager reviewed the revised revenue estimates and indicated he will be presenting his
By -Law budget to the Selectmen on January 15.
Mimitpq
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes of the meetings of
November 4, 1996 and November 18, 1996.
Executive Session Minutes
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the executive session minutes of
the meetings of November 18, 1996 and December 2, 1996.
NESWC
DPW Director George Woodbury reviewed three options with the current NESWC contract and
the risks associated with each. The current contract expires in 2006. He reported that a final vote
of the Board will be necessary once we know the projected outcome of the EPA air quality
standards for municipal solid waste. combustion.
Executive Session
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 by roll call Grote: Mr. McSweeney, Mr.
Busa, Mr. Penn and Mrs. Eddison to go into executive session for discussion of collective
bargaining with no intent to resume open session.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 1 X40 p.m.
A true record, Attest:
- Phyllis .Smith
Execu ive Clerk
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December 17, 1996
A special joint meeting of the Lexington, Bedford, Concord and Lincoln Boards of Selectmen
The following Selectmen were present:
Bedford
Concord
Lexinglon
Lincoln
Joseph Piantedosi
Arthur S. Fulman
Leo P. McSweeney
Peter Sugar
Chair
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Chair
Chair
Bedford
Concord
Lexingion
Lincoln
Val Asbedian
Jaynes B. Terry
Daniel P. Busa Jr.
Rosamond Delon
Gordon Feltman
Leland G. wood
William J. Dailey
John S. Kerr II
Lora Goldenberg
Elizabeth B. Bddison
Mark Siegenthaler
Dan H. Fenn Jr.
Mr. McSweeney welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged the effort and time that the HATS
representatives of all four towns have dedicated to matters relating to Hanscom Field.
Representative Jay Kaufman described two bills that have been filed in the Massachusetts
legislature which are relevant to Massport and Hanscom Field matters. Y.
Mr. Fenn, HATS Chair, described the meeting as a working session and indicated that there
would be a motion to move into an executive session at the conclusion of the working session.
He said that the objective of HATS and the four Boards was to protect the four towns from
potential negative impacts in the future and to mitigate the current negative impacts of Hanscom
Field on the four communities.
Mr. Fenn read aloud a letter dated December 17, 1996 which Mark Robinson, Chairman of
Massport's Board of Directors, addressed to him as Chair of HATS. Mr. Robinson's letter
indicated that all prior commitments made to HATS would be honored by the new administration.
Mr. Fenn indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to hear the consultant, Daylor Consulting
Group, describe their approach to the four town planning study and to provide feedback and
direction to the consultants.
Robert F. Daylor, President of the Daylor Consulting Group, introduced Mitchell Fischman as the
Project Director for the four town planning study. Mr. Fischman outline Daylor's approach to the
project noting that documents received from Buzz Constable and the Lexington Planning
Department were useful. A memorandum describing Daylor's workplan was distributed and
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reviewed. Theme based workshops, community meetings, one -on -one meetings, and focus
groups were cited as potential methods for soliciting public input. Mr. Fischman indicated that
the consultants proposed to complete the study within four to six months.
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Mr. Sugar expressed concern that Dayor needs to understand the character of the four
conununities before technical aspects of the planning study could be researched.
The consultants responded to a number of questions from the Selectmen and citizens regarding
historic character, the impact of air traffic on property values and the local economy, the need to
understand the communities vision for Hanscom. Field and strategies for protecting the towns
interests. Daylor representatives indicated that economic impacts on the towns will be studied
that the consultants will maintain close contact with the Selectmen through HATS; and that the
data developed through their study would serve as a check on the data Massport provides in the
Generic Environmental Impact Report.
Ed Lieberman asked the four Boards to adopt a set of goals regarding Hanscom.. After some
discussion the Boards opted not to take any action on these goals at this meeting.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by unanimous roll call vote to go into a joint
executive session of the four Boards of Selectmen for the purpose of litigation.
It was announced that the boards would not be returning to a: public session.
A. true record, Attest:
Peter K. Johnson -Staub
Management Intern
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